Saulos Klaus Chilima
- Born:
- 12 February 1973, Ntcheu District, Malawi
- Died:
- 10 June 2024, Chikangawa Forest, Mzimba District, Malawi
- Nationality:
- Malawian
- Profession(s):
- Economist, Politician
Early Life and Education
- Completed primary and secondary education in Malawi.
- Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from the University of Malawi.
- Obtained a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Malawi.
- Received a PhD in Knowledge Management from the University of Bolton, UK.
Career and Major Achievements
- Held various leadership positions in the private sector, primarily in telecommunications.
- Served as Head of Airtel Malawi before entering politics.
- Elected as the Vice President of Malawi in 2014, serving under President Peter Mutharika.
- Formed the United Transformation Movement (UTM) party.
- Contested the 2019 and 2020 presidential elections. The 2019 election was nullified by the Constitutional Court.
- Served as the Vice President of Malawi from 2020 until his death, under President Lazarus Chakwera.
Notable Works
Legacy and Impact
Saulos Klaus Chilima, a prominent figure in Malawian politics, left a notable mark as an economist, business leader, and ultimately as Vice President of Malawi. His contributions spanned both the private and public sectors, and his political career was marked by significant challenges and accomplishments. This entry provides a brief overview of his life, acknowledging the impact of the event described in 'Saulos Chilima biography'.
Death
- Died in a plane crash on June 10, 2024, in the Chikangawa Forest, Mzimba District, Malawi, along with nine others.